Install A Luxe DIY Corner Shelf Cabinet With A Surprising Supply List

If you have an empty corner and a need for storage, it may be time for a new DIY project. With lots of flexible, functional storage space and a luxurious aesthetic, a corner cabinet DIY can make your space look expensive without breaking your budget. Using materials purchased from Walmart, Amazon, and Dollar Tree, this project is affordable and simple, and can be customized to suit both your storage needs and aesthetic desires.

To create this inexpensive DIY, first attach wood planks to walls in the corner of a room to create a frame for the cabinet. Attach the peg boards to the frame and, once they're secure, add hinges to the peg boards and a pair of Walmart mirrors, which function as doors. Place additional planks horizontally to hold up the future shelves and paint them a color of your liking. Next, cut wooden boards into triangles to fit the corner space and set them in place as the shelves. For a luxurious finished look, you can add a crown molding trim and painted decorative wooden onlays outside of the unit. To complete the glamorous look, you can hot glue crystal knobs to Dollar Tree picture frames and attach to the mirror doors.

One of the best parts of this DIY project is how affordable it can be. Wood planks for the base and shelves can be purchased from many home improvement stores for only a few dollars, and you might even have some on hand already. The Mainstays 13" x 49" White Over the Door Mirror at Walmart costs $7. At $30, the 1/4 in. x 2 ft. x 4 ft. White Plastic Pegboard Project Panel is a bit more expensive, but it is cut in half for this project, so only one panel needs to be purchased. Add in the MUXSAM Wooden Decorative Appliques Onlays for $9.99, a couple of Special Moments Classic Silver Matted Picture Frames for $1.25 each, and a 5 Pack Crystal Glass Cabinet Knobs for $8.78, and you have almost everything you need for this surprisingly simple DIY. Just remember that you will need paint, a drill, and some screws as well. On the whole, the project can cost under $100, and if you have some materials already, it will be even more affordable.

The price will vary if you decide to make structural or aesthetic changes to the project. For example, you may choose to use taller or higher quality mirrors, or change up the hardware or decorative choices. You could also switch some or all of the shelves with a bar for hangers. Whether you want more space by enlarging the cabinet, using different shelf sizes and bars, or adding hooks in the pegboard, there are plenty of options.

This DIY cabinet is a great way to get creative and have a useful and decorative space in a room. The mirrors are super versatile and can be altered to fit many styles. Paint everything white for a classic and minimalist look, or hand-paint some dainty vines and flowers for a cottage aesthetic. A bold color can make the cabinet stand out, and painting everything the same color as the surrounding walls can enhance the built-in look. Walmart also sells mirrors with black trim, which could fit in a cool industrial-style room. Choosing the right colors and paint is an important part of this DIY, but decorating the shelves is also impactful. The top shelf of the cabinet is also a spot to display houseplants, vases, books, candles, or anything else you desire.

Overall, this corner cabinet is a fantastic way to use dead space in your home by adding a creative combination of mirrors, storage, and decor. Plus, making it a DIY project can keep your budget on track and give you room to personalize it to best fit your style. So if you are looking for a project, give this genius DIY a try.